Planning a weekend away is half the fun, but the long drive? Not so much. If you’re ready to swap the steering wheel for a window seat, check out our flight schedule and book your next trip here. Whether you’re heading off solo, grabbing your friends, or taking the whole whānau, Originair have got your travel options sorted. Here are the big events we’ve got circled on our calendar for 2026;


Super Rugby Super Round: 
If you’re a rugby fan, this is basically Christmas. For the first time ever, the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round is happening on Kiwi soil at the brand-new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch from the 24th to the 26th of April. We’re talking ten teams and five massive games over the Anzac long weekend. The Crusaders kick things off Friday night against the Waratahs, and the action doesn't stop until the final whistle on Sunday. We’ve timed our flights perfectly for this one, you can fly direct from Blenheim or Nelson on Friday afternoon to Christchurch and be back home Sunday night without missing a single try. 


Ultra Music festival has landed in New Zealand: 
Wellington’s waterfront is about to get a whole lot louder on the 10th of April. The world famous Ultra Music Festival is finally hitting Aotearoa, bringing a massive lineup including the Chainsmokers ,Zedd, and DJ Snake. Expect huge light shows, even bigger bass, and about 20,000 people taking over the Capital. It’s the perfect excuse for a high energy city break. Fly in, dance the night away, and grab a Wellington brunch the next morning before flying home. 

The All-Blacks Home Season: 

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of an All Blacks home test match. 2026 is a big year for Christchurch as they host France on July 4th for the very first international test at the new stadium. A week later on the 11th the action moves to the Caketin in Wellington where the boys take on Italy. Since these games always draw a crowd, booking your flights early is the best way to make sure you’re part of the sea of black in the stands and save some money.